Summary
The stewards decided no further action after reviewing the incident between Car 63 and Car 16 in Free Practice 2.
Explanation
The stewards investigated an incident where Car 63 (Antonelli) allegedly forced Car 16 (Leclerc) off track at Turn 18 during Free Practice 2. After reviewing video, team radio, and in-car evidence, they concluded the manoeuvre was not dangerous and occurred during a free practice session, leading to no further action.
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Referenced regulations
FIA International Sporting Code - Appendix L - Chapter IV - Article 2b
b) Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be carried out on either the right or the left. A driver may not leave the track without justifiable reason. More than one change of direction to defend a position is not permitted. Any driver moving back towards the racing line, having earlier defended his position off-line, should leave at least one car width between his own car and the edge of the track on the approach to the corner. However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other drivers, such as deliberate crowding of a car beyond the edge of the track or any other abnormal change of direction, are strictly prohibited. Any driver who appears guilty of any of the above offences will be reported to the Stewards.
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